Monday, 26 November 2012

Ho Ho Humbug!

Good morning all and hello to Penny who has just joined me and welcome.

I can't believe how bad the weather is. I was so saddened this morning when I read that a young woman of 21 had died after being trapped, how awful. Having a daughter of 21 myself my heart goes out to the family.

Well I braved Christmas shopping yesterday. I went to Meadowhall in Sheffield. We arrived just as it was opening and the car park was full, not a good sign. My daughter had a list of places she wanted to go so off we went in search of them.

First stop was the Apple store as she had a problem with her I pod which as it turned out was major so it meant a replacement, soo could I lend her the £200+ till payday mmmm!

Then off to River Island for a jumper for her sister. Not sure which to get her, she settled on one for herself....... so off we went to Bank, cos there may be one in there. Wow, there was this fab dress for her... but no jumpers for sis!
Then to Primark. No nothing in there but I could get her some Pj's.
So... a few other places and back to the car with lots of bags for her, one pair of Pj's and I managed to spend up with nothing to show for it.. and I got clobbered with petrol and the food bill... Oh I sure come in handy.
I have decided I hate Christmas shopping, I can't stand being pushed and shoved and waiting to pay in a queue for over 10 mins that gets closed down just as you get to it, then for the till roll to run out at the next one and have to wait for someone to change it, then for the alarm to go off as you leave the store cos the tags been left on and you have to return to the till to get it removed......
My husband said 'I've been telling you for years woman that I hate it, now you know how I felt when you dragged me around year after year!'
So I am poised with my laptop and am going to order all pressies on line!!!!

Today sees the start of another Challenge at Songbird and the song is 'Deeper Shade Of Blue'
Our fab sponsor for this fortnight is Joanna Sheen

And there is a £10 voucher up for grabs for the lucky winner,
who will be chosen at random! So what are you waiting for ..
So we want to see your cards using shades of blue, any shade will do.
Check out the fab DT cards, gorgeous.

Here is mine using one of the new stamps from LOTV, Little Mermaid 2.

Recipe

LOTV - Little Mermaid 2, coloured with distress markers and glittered with lots of glamour dust. Cut out using Spellbinders

L.o.l that sounds just like my Daughter and me, on a Christmas shopping trip. Online shopping is for me too.What a gorgeous card Sue, just perfect, colouring,layout, everything.These Mermaid stamps are so cute and on my list after Christmas. Hugs Marjorie. x x

Hi Sue what a fab card! Love the cute mermaid image and wonderful embellishments! Its gorgeous. I do a mixture of internet and shops for mine but try to go during the week to the shops (the joy of retirement, lol)! hugs Susan x

Sue, thank you for the welcome! :^)My goodness, you had quite the time shopping, eh? ;^) Well, I have been an online shopper for years now. It is so much easier! LOL!Love your card--darling image, great coloring, love the waves, the die cut, design, & all the fun embellies! :^)Hugs, Penny

Oh my goodness! What a precious card. You really put your heart into it! Love all the detail; the fish and shells coming out of the water! The netting reallt pulls it all together. Well done!Yhanks for joining us at Unique Crafters Challenge.Hugs&sunshine,Cissy

Hi SueSmall world. Great to meet you last weekend, I thoroughly enjoyed the class, cannot wait to get started. Hate shopping at weekends, I get a Wednesday off so try to do it then. Your card is so beautiful, I love the image and how you have coloured her. Fleur gave me a great tip, don't buy cheesecloth, get a really cheap box of surgical gauzeHugsSuzie xx

WOW...this card is the most elegant...i just love how you embellish so well done and the inside of the card is exceptional...would love for you to teach me how to create a card like this..amazing. Thanks for joining us at Unique Crafters Challenge..

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Hi, to everyone who visits my blog (actually, i should say its my daughters as without her it wouldnt even be here.)She is soooo patient with me as I am novice and am only just finding my way around things.Please leave me a comment when you visit even if its just to say hi ( not necessarily on the cards) so I can visit you too.I really love looking at everyones creations, we all have such different styles.I love this time of year as its all about christmas cards and they are my favourites.Check out Lili of the Valley stamps- you will be spoilt for choice and the stamped image is so crisp and perfect.My daughter just ordered 9 new ones for my birthday ( on halloween.) Im eagerly awaiting delivery so you will be seeing some new cards as soon as they arrive!Any tips you have I would love to hear from you. Join me please.Hugs Sue.

ABOUT ME.

Hi, my name is sue walker, mum to two daughters. That's how making cards started for me, during school holidays, wanting to keep the girls busy with something, i bought some pens, paper, peel offs and that was that, my addiction was born. The girls after a few years moved on to other things, my hobby just grew and grew. As many who craft know eventually you settle at doing what you enjoy the best. I love stamping. I have a passion for Magnolia Tilda and Lily of the Valley stamps. I hope you enjoy seeing my creations as much as i enjoyed making them, as i try to put my heart and soul into them.